About Michael
Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and addictive behaviors. He speaks plainly and listens first to understand what is most pressing. His style is practical and goal-focused so people can try new ways to cope between sessions.
Michael has 19 years of experience across psychiatric hospitals, independent practice, and corporate healthcare in Texas. That mix means he has worked with short-term and longer-term needs and with people managing complicated or persistent mental health conditions.
How Michael works
He draws on that background to match tools to each person's situation. In sessions he uses client-centered listening paired with evidence-informed techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits or address substance use by building their own reasons for change. Michael also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness strategies when emotion patterns and stress regulation are central concerns. He blends approaches to make counseling practical for daily life.
Sessions focus on clear steps, coping skills, and checking progress over time. People who choose Michael can expect straightforward conversation, homework they can try between meetings, and a focus on what matters most to them. He works with adults who want help navigating life changes, grief, workplace strain, parenting stresses, and persistent mood or anxiety symptoms.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Michael often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT is a hands-on method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new actions to reduce anxiety or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building trust so clients can find their own answers.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when emotional patterns are getting in the way. EFT helps people name and shift the emotions that keep repeating, which can ease relationship stress and improve emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust techniques over time. Together they decide which strategies feel most useful and practical for daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people read facial cues and use screen tools, while phone sessions work well when a lower bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
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